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$47,661 GS-8 Step 1 in DENVER (2016)
$61,955 GS-8 Step 10 in DENVER (2016)
+$8,890 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-8 pay table for DENVER

Each step below already includes the 22.93% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-8 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $47,661 $1,833.12 $22.84 +$8,890
Step 2 $49,249 $1,894.19 $23.60 +$9,186
Step 3 $50,838 $1,955.31 $24.36 +$9,483
Step 4 $52,426 $2,016.38 $25.12 +$9,779
Step 5 $54,014 $2,077.46 $25.88 +$10,075
Step 6 $55,602 $2,138.54 $26.64 +$10,371
Step 7 $57,191 $2,199.65 $27.40 +$10,668
Step 8 $58,779 $2,260.73 $28.16 +$10,964
Step 9 $60,367 $2,321.81 $28.93 +$11,260
Step 10 $61,955 $2,382.88 $29.69 +$11,556

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DENVER pays

  • Base GS-8 Step 1 $38,771
  • DENVER GS-8 Step 1 $47,661
  • Locality add-on +$8,890
  • Adjustment percent 22.93%
  • Base GS-8 Step 10 $50,399
  • DENVER GS-8 Step 10 $61,955

Step-increase waiting periods

  • Step 1 → Step 2 52 weeks
  • Step 2 → Step 3 52 weeks
  • Step 3 → Step 4 52 weeks
  • Step 4 → Step 5 104 weeks
  • Step 5 → Step 6 104 weeks
  • Step 6 → Step 7 104 weeks
  • Step 7 → Step 8 156 weeks
  • Step 8 → Step 9 156 weeks
  • Step 9 → Step 10 156 weeks

GS-8 in DENVER: what to expect

Senior technicians, investigators and lead administrative support. Less common than GS-7 or GS-9, often reserved for specialized technical work.

For 2016, the DENVER pay area adds a 22.93% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-8 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. One year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-9 after one year in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-8 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-8 in DENVER

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in DENVER earns roughly $1,833 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,383. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2016 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-8 DENVER page.

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GS-8 in DENVER questions

  • How much does a GS-8 make in DENVER?
    In 2016, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in DENVER earns $47,661 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $61,955. This is 22.93% higher than the base GS-8 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-8 in DENVER?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For DENVER in 2016, it is 22.93%. On a GS-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,890 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-8 in DENVER?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-8 Step 1 employee in DENVER earns roughly $1,833 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.